Taeyeony said..
This is my first post here. I came across this thread by Google search spent time reading it and feel I can contribute since I have lots of North foils from the old stuff like reflexed wing profile and the old HA to the new HA and the newest SF foil.
I have these North gears.
Front wings:
1850R (this foil is the very strange one but mostly good in its days it has a very good speed range you can go really fast in high wind but no glide at all so it is so bad in light conditions with lulls)
Old HA1450 (not a high aspect in today's standard this foil is very easy but very slow)
HA1050
SF1080
Stabs:
S01, S270, S208 and have S215 on order
Masts and fuselages.
I have CF72 and CF85 mast and C600 and C700 fuses.
In the local spot where I lived (Phuket, Thailand) the wind is mostly light 6-15kt rarely above 20kt and many no-wind days. So my gears are for that kind of condition. I'm around 73-75kg.
I think if you want to buy North gears right now you should only consider the HA and SF series. The MAs may be suitable for some people in some conditions but I think the right size HAs and SFs will cover that condition with higher performance.
HA1050 is high-performance foil very slippery through the lulls. I can get it up in 8-10kt relatively easily in flat water with lots of wing pumping to get board speed. Foil pumping when the board is still on the water does not really help with this foil. So I have difficulty in light wind and choppy sea with the chop to slow you down all the time (I use a 5ft board about 72L). I just ordered a very narrow 18" downwind board to see if it will help in this condition. I use this foil with S208 (didn't try with other stabs) The glide is unreal but the problem is the stall speed. You may drop off foil if you are not careful. And in very light wind you need to manage your wing to avoid back winding in jibe as you are lots faster than the wind.
The SF1080 is my go-to light wind setup. Before I had this foil I used an OLD HA1450 for light wind and it is very good for that but it is very slow and not good at turning at all. The SF1080 is very easy to get up in and it has very low stall speed you can slow down to almost a standstill and regain speed and control when you dive down which is incredible. The carve stability is insanely good. You will feel lock-in on pitch and roll so it makes you a better foiler instantly. It's the easiest foil to pump. And very stable when you luff the wing and go downwind with the swell. I currently use SF1080 with S208 (high aspect fast stab) because my S215 (low-speed surf stab)
I think I might buy a smaller SF830 when it comes out.
Taeyeony said..
I have HA1050 and buy SF1080 just for light wind wing foiling.
I think HA1050 is a good for downwinding but it need more skill than I have since it faster than the most short period swell where I live but should be perfect for fast moving open ocean swell in where most pros do the downwinding on YouTube.
The SF1080 is much slower than the HA1050 but very easy to use. I think it can't keep up with the fast moving swell. I think I might get the smaller SF when it is available.
Hi, You're riding in my dream spot, Phuket !!!
I'm beginner/intermediate, foiling in similar condition in Cayo Coco Cuba, 10 ~ 15 kt
Im 73 kg using 5.2m Wing, 100L board, Infinity 99 front wing.
My plan is to get 70 ~ 80 L, with SF 1080 or 1230.
Plan to visit Hua Hin, Phuket next Jan with this set up.
When is sub 10, I usually foil with kite.
Can SF 1080 be one quiver Front wing with 5.2m wing in 12 ~ 15 kt condition (not much chop)
Will I be able to foil in 10 kt ?
Or
Would you recommend SF 1230 ?
1 out of 7 days , wind here can be 15 ~ 18 kt
Would SF 1230 too much of foil for my weight at 18 kt ?
Also have 2' wind swell here, wish to jump on that as well.
I wish to experience that instant boost at foiling.
looks good!
and my go-to for chat on North foils! Really super to have your inputs and defo looking forward to hearing more on these Pump and DW series foils.
